By studying crime, along with a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour, we can get a better understanding of how crime impacts individuals and society.

Blending the benefits of a scientific approach, with the ability to think creatively, these disciplines develop skills that will put you in a strong position for progressing in a broad variety of careers.

Why study at UWE Bristol?

BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so if you major in psychology you'll get the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with your degree. That's the initial recognised standard you need to become a practising psychologist.

Built around the core BPS curriculum, the course will help you apply academic knowledge to real-world situations learning from internationally-recognised researchers and practitioners.

Accreditations and partnerships:

Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year one

You will study:

Introduction to Psychology

Research Design and Analysis 1

Introduction to Criminological Theory

Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Year two

You will study:

Research Design and Analysis 2

Identities in Psychology

Mind, Brain and Development.

Plus one optional module from:

Criminal Psychology

Angels and Demons: Understanding and Managing Youth Offending

Drugs, Crime and Society

Prisons

Crime, Media and Society

'Difference' Race, Ethnicity and Diversity in Contemporary Society

Contemporary Issues in Policing.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.

Depending on which you choose, you'll either complete a placement learning or learning and development module.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.

Final year

You will study:

Psychology Project.

Plus four optional modules from:

Advanced Developmental Psychology: Theory and Practice

Applied Developmental Psychology

Clinical Aspects of Mental Health

Cognitive Neuropsychology

Constructing Gender in Society

Health Psychology in Practice

Human Sexuality

Methods in Neuroscience

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurophysiology and Brain Imaging

Principles of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Psychological Perspectives on Political Violence

Psychology and Social Justice

Psychology in the Community

Psychology of Addiction

Psychology of Appearance and Embodiment

Psychology of Consciousness

Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Psychology of Work, Business and Organisations

Psychopharmacology

The Arts and Mental Health.

Plus up to two optional criminology modules from (the number depending on credit requirements):

Victims and Victiminology

Terrorism

Protest, Policing and Public Order

Punishment and Human Rights

Risk and Risk Management

Hate Crime:Offending, Victimisation and Policing

Gender, Sex and Control.

You can study psychology at UWE Bristol as either a major or minor accredited course, with criminology, sociology or law. If psychology is the major subject, you'll receive the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Engage with learning materials, and other students and staff, through this online system - submitting assignments online, taking quizzes, and accessing blogs, videos, podcasts and discussion boards.

Our lecturers incorporate their research into their teaching. Participate in student and staff research projects through our faculty research centres such as the Psychological Sciences Research Group and the internationally- renowned Centre for Appearance Research.

Percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities, each year:

Year

Scheduled learning and teaching study

Independent study

Placement study

% check

1

26%

74%

0%

100%

2

24%

76%

0%

100%

3

19%

81%

0%

100%

Assessment

We'll assess you using coursework, such as essays, journal articles, book reviews, research reports, literature reviews, computer-based tests, personal reflective journals and group presentations. We'll also use controlled assessments such as unseen and seen examinations, timed assignments, and group and individual presentations.

Professional accreditation

BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology is accredited by the British Psychological Society which means if you study psychology as your major subject, you'll receive the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

This is the initial recognised standard you need to become a practising psychologist.

Placements

Students who go on work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.

If you choose the four year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.

You'll get help to find a placement and support throughout from department staff and our award-winning careers service.

Study year abroad

You'll also have opportunities to study overseas on courses that are taught in English and are relevant to your degree. The study year abroad is not a paid placement.

Our specialist psychology labs include EEG labs, a sport and exercise lab and interview rooms that are available to psychology students for their own research. We also have modern computing facilities with qualitative and quantitative statistical and specialist software for psychology including SPSS, NVivo, SuperLab and E-prime.

Carry out psychological experiments using the latest technology and analytical instrumentation, supported by dedicated psychology technicians.

Investigate perception and eye-movements related to psychological experiences in our eye-tracking labs. Use our advanced driving simulator to assess the impact of different factors on driving performance and access our health and social care library, one of the largest in the UK.

Our virtual learning environment is a big part of all our courses too. You'll get to engage online with study materials, students and staff, and access blogs, videos, podcasts and discussion boards.

Careers / Further study

BSc(Hons) Psychology with Criminology gives you the strong blend of knowledge, skills and experience essential for a career as a chartered psychologist.

As a well-organised, confident communicator, with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, you'll also be well suited to careers in healthcare, law enforcement, finance, IT, research, government, education, the creative industries or the legal sector.

Part Time Course

Fees

Amount (£)

Home/EU-Part Time-Module Fee (15 Credit)

1156

Supplementary fee information

Your overall entitlement to funding is based on how long the course is that you're registered on. Standard funding is allocated based on the standard number of years that your course lasts, plus one additional year.

You'll apply for funding each year that you study and Student Finance will take into account how long the course is in each year that you apply. So if you register for the four year course and then transfer to the three year course, the number of years you can apply for funding will change. Student Finance will reassess your funding based on how many years you have been in study, not just those years for which you received student finance.

Always seek advice before taking any action that may have implications for your funding.

Typical offers

Tariff points: 128

GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Mathematics and Science, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. Grade B or above in at least one A2 subject. 112 points must come from A2 subjects or equivalent. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

Relevant subjects: Psychology, Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics, Sociology, Law and English Literature and Language.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; to include 15 level 3 credits at distinction and 15 level 3 credits at merit.

Baccalaureate IB: A minimum grade of 6 in a higher level subject.

Entry requirements

If you don't meet the entry requirements of this course, you may be eligible for Foundation Year entry into this or other related degree courses.